Bottom-up proposals setting the agenda in Copenhagen
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A digital engagement platform to make public decision-making more inclusive, participatory, and responsive.
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The OECD recently released its report on?Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions, which found that the factor that influences levels of trust the most is whether or not residents feel they have a voice. This played a bigger role in determining trust levels than socioeconomic and demographic factors – a feeling of voicelessness can overpower actual material conditions.
Building trust is crucial to keeping your community onside. The OECD’s first recommendation for doing that? Using inclusive public engagement methods to ensure a diverse range of voices are heard.
Below you will find resources curated by our community engagement experts for ensuring your engagement methods are inclusive and trustworthy – plus the latest episode of our podcast, about a very successful proposals process currently underway in Copenhagen.
Cheers, The Go Vocal Team ??
PODCAST ??How Copenhagen used bottom-up proposals to engage 12,000 residents in just 4 months
Our Co-Founder and CEO Wietse Van Ransbeeck just released the latest episode of his podcast, Public Square, speaking with the city of Copenhagen about their very popular proposals drive which saw 12,000 participants in just 4 months!
Project Manager Aja Faurschou Enghoff speaks to Wietse about running an inclusive proposals process that engages a broad range of perspectives while keeping the most vocal minorities in check.?
Listen below or watch on YouTube.
GUIDE ? Creating a strong communications plan for community engagement
One way to build trust in your community? Great communications. It’s crucial to ensure people are aware of your projects, understand how to participate, and stay updated on the progress and results. A strong communications plan will help drive the success of your efforts. In our exclusive 30-page guide, we cover:
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ARTICLE?? How to build trust in your engagement work
Community members must be able to trust the work you do, and the information you share about it.
Taking some time to ensure you are running?transparent participation processes?will help grow community members’ trust in your work program and sustain it long-term.
Webinar: Navigating polarizing issues with effective community engagement
The City of Benicia, California has not shied away from engaging diverse stakeholders on contentious issues, like regulating refineries and other industrial sites in the city.
Moving beyond traditional in-person outreach to offer online participation as well, the team has been able to tackle tricky issues head-on and foster trust in their work at the same time.
Catch up on our recent webinar to learn more about managing divisive topics with your community.
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